Octopi Films announces new DSLRV rigs

We'd like to welcome a new sponsor to planet5D, Octopi Films! They've got a new line of DSLR rigs that appear to be quite nice.

Tracey gave us this bit of background on the company and the new rigs:

“I started out a couple of years ago selling DIY 35mm adapters. After owning a couple of adapters myself, I saw a need to fill the gap between the DIY adapter and the more expensive kit. After I bought the 5D, I saw a real potential with DSLR cams. I decided to come up with an affordable solution for film makers to beef up their little VDSLR cams. After getting the first prototype, I went out and immediately filmed a spec music video using my rig and the Canon 5d MKII:

The Octopi VDSLR rig has a couple of unique features that I decided to incorporate. First off, we the base plate that accommodates standard 15mm rails, comes equipped with a Bogen Imaging BO577 577 Quick Release Adapter Assembly. This allows easy on and off of your DSLR camera (very nice). It also comes with a support arm that curls up around the camera and has three handles for various ways to hold your rig while shooting.

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